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Niohs Final DLC, Bloodsheds End, Launches September 26
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Right? I have that preordered since forever. I was actually recently wondering why it's getting delayed like this.
thebigmachine
Member
Came to post this. Glad that it will be a complete guide so I can put up with the delays.
GAF, I have Nioh unopened on my shelf, I just finished Prey, am about to finish Gravity Rush 2, and then Nioh is scheduled for next.
I see that this DLC is another fairly substantial amount of content, just like the first one was. Is this a From Software sort of scenario where I should wait for the GOTY edition because of the quality of the DLC so far? Or is the base game already strong enough, to the point where I'm not missing anything essential by playing it before picking up the DLC.
As opposed to, say, Bloodborne, where the DLC honestly felt like the centerpiece of the entire game and was definitely the highlight.
I see that this DLC is another fairly substantial amount of content, just like the first one was. Is this a From Software sort of scenario where I should wait for the GOTY edition because of the quality of the DLC so far? Or is the base game already strong enough, to the point where I'm not missing anything essential by playing it before picking up the DLC.
As opposed to, say, Bloodborne, where the DLC honestly felt like the centerpiece of the entire game and was definitely the highlight.
My optimism.
Yeah... I hope Future Press makes a statement very soon!
AmethystEnd
Member
Well, the difference between the way Nioh's dlc works and the way Souls games' dlc works is that you have to beat all of Nioh's base story to get access to the first dlc. Then you have to beat the first dlc to get access to the second, etc. This is because the game's plot continues from the base game directly into the first dlc, and so on and so forth.
So you may as well play now, because it's not like Souls where it'll add areas you can go to throughout the earlier parts of the game.
Surprised this is releasing so soon. I love this game but I was disappointed with the last dlc. I really hope they don't add another difficulty and, god forbid, another rarity tier. The last difficulty wasn't even hard, it's just so so tedious having to essentially do 75% of the main missions and side missions to unlock the last tier of missions on the progression bar, there simply isn't enough interesting content for 2/3 playthroughs let alone 5.
Really hope whatever weapon they add is more thought out than tonfa were (yes, i played with them extensively and tried to make them work), they were interesting in concept but so incredibly weak in terms of ki damage that it felt like they were designed for a different game. Tracking was horrid too. Still baffled by the decision to lock away the most damaging skill behind one particular tonfa.
Still love the game but man some of these decisions are so baffling and they aren't doing themselves any favours in terms of enemy variety complaints when they'll add two new enemies and a few reskins.
Bloodshed mode sounds interesting but could also just be endless gank spank waves. Sometimes it works well in Nioh, sometimes it doesn't.
Really hope whatever weapon they add is more thought out than tonfa were (yes, i played with them extensively and tried to make them work), they were interesting in concept but so incredibly weak in terms of ki damage that it felt like they were designed for a different game. Tracking was horrid too. Still baffled by the decision to lock away the most damaging skill behind one particular tonfa.
Still love the game but man some of these decisions are so baffling and they aren't doing themselves any favours in terms of enemy variety complaints when they'll add two new enemies and a few reskins.
Bloodshed mode sounds interesting but could also just be endless gank spank waves. Sometimes it works well in Nioh, sometimes it doesn't.
XxSlasherMcGirkxX
Member
I think a boss rush mode would be really cool.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
I need to buy this game.
Cool. I'll probably start it right after I finish Grav Rush then.
Freeman76
Member
So much atmosphere in those images, I like it. Disappointing if there really is no new weapon - I know they're adding a new mode but the past DLCs were lean for the price point already. I still have high hopes for this as the level design has been good in these past two but please, more yokai less samurai.
That would actually be super fun, yeah! Not that it needs it right now, but it would definitely prolong this game's life for me.
DAREALGUMMY
Member
I wanted to know this as well. I kind of sped through the last bit of the game and just wore myself out.
Did they do anything about loot? It felt so overwhelming to get 100's of equipment and having to go through it all and end up with maybe 2-3 good items.
Don't know what happened because I fell in love with game during beta since I only got to play a tiny bit of the Alpha. I played it all day but the game itself felt like so much work.
IAmAnAgnostic
Member
I think the reason Nioh sort of fizzled out was because of the lack of enemy variety. Did the DLC address that?
I think it's good to give it a serious shot on normal single player but to call in help when you want it (though I guess two friends playing at roughly identical levels together is different), but for higher difficulties it's probably going to be a lot more about needing to get that awesome gear, so you'll probably want to get people to drag you through the stages to forge better stuff and ultimately get good Amrita to level.
They have introduced new enemies in every DLC so far, yeah. but they can only be encountered in the DLC missions.
Nioh 2!
thebigword
Neo Member
Hell yes! Loved the base game and the first 2 DLCs. Can't wait! Game of the year for me.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
The publisher is Koei Tecmo.
These two asking the right questions I never thought I needed.
Would buy a kodama nendo, and would farm glory for a Maria transformation, unless that's already available in dlc2.
I've at least seen some cool fanmade tshirt designs on redbubble with Kodamas in a pocket, but yeah, I'd totally jump on some plushies.
Ordered one, of course.
KZObsessed
Member
Just completed this game finally, thought it was great overall. Should I go through Way of the Strong and get divine weapons 150 (+10) or get the first DLC? Is there a new tier of weapons in the DLC that makes the divine farming a waste of time? Thanx.
The second DLC includes a new tier of quality called Ethereal, but they only drop in the Way of the Wise, the 4th difficulty that was also introduced in said DLC. You'll need to clear Way of the Strong and Way of the Demon to get access to them.
InternHertz
Member
Before the DLC drops, I will farm Marobashi ad nauseum so I can have a headstart when the DLC drops and raises Guardian spirit and character level caps.
The new difficulty is going to be a real bitch, seeing how it was in WotW :/ Though I'm curious to see how much Marobashi will give then
I'd appreciate something like 10 billion per run, seeing we already get 2 billion in WotW.
The new difficulty is going to be a real bitch, seeing how it was in WotW :/ Though I'm curious to see how much Marobashi will give then
I'd appreciate something like 10 billion per run, seeing we already get 2 billion in WotW.
KZObsessed
Member
Aah thanks. I think I might leave it for now and come back when there's a deal on the season pass. Don't think I have it in me to replay the game another 2 times. Think I'll play Yakuza 0 next.
Well not exactly, on the higher difficulties you start seeing the new DLC enemies on early maps. Like for example, the ninja dogs introduced on the second DLC show up on the very first mission (after the prologue one) on Way of the Wise.
Oh nice I had no idea. I'm still doing the Way of the Strong.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Time to jump back in!
still haven't finished the main story missions
Red Liquorice
Member
Call me dumb, but what does that mean - you expect a complete/GOTY edition or not?
Huge spoilers for some people but I think I've seen this ninja somewhere before 🤔
http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/nioh/img/dlc3/ss_o04.jpg
Hype levels increasing
http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/nioh/img/dlc3/ss_o04.jpg
Hype levels increasing
Interesting, I wonder if he will have a skin.
I would say no, if the company is using them for marketing, but you know how people get here.
Not really, but some people are sensitive to anything these days. Great surprise though. Was expecting it since vanilla release. Hopefully he and Maria will have skins and they won't be stupidly expensive in terms of glory.
Oh ma gawd, why did I click this...
Hyped AF. The support for this game has been outstanding!
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
It's shit. Completely broken matchmaking and even buggy (this bug happens all the time). It's very disappointing.
So good. They better have skins of these badass ladies!
And I continue to be (pleasantly) shocked at how tasteful the female characters are depicted. Thanks, Team Ninja, for having class in this game. <3
Yup! I'm currently using the Tome skin. Sadly, when Maria was introduced in the DLC they didn't add her skin as far as I remember, but one can hope. I'd looooove to play as her.
lucebuce12
Member
Oh, MARIA.
Young Nobleman Of Sadness
Member
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
Wish I could go back to it I need a time freeze lifehack.
7DollarHagane
Banned
This game never goes on sale. I skipped it b/c too busy at launch and it's still $60. Crazy.
Hoping for a bundle with season pass sometime.
Hoping for a bundle with season pass sometime.
It was actually on sale multiple times up until now. I'm sure it's gonna be discounted again in the future though.